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A Few Questions from our Wedding

Today I would like to say Happy 11 years to the one I love. Dear Jamie, As our 11th anniversary approached, memories of our special day flooded my mind.  Some of them were wonderful and brought a smile to my … Continue reading

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We Covet Your Prayers

Dear Baby Jayla, You look so peaceful sleeping with your tummy pressed against mine.  My hair is wrapped so perfectly around your hand several times.  Your head is gently nestled in the bend of my arm.  Your feet are stretched … Continue reading

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Why Do We Have Thorns?

Jacob and Jaden:  Mommy, why do we have to have thorns? Me: Because Adam and Eve sinned.   And, we are sinners. I can’t tell you how many times my oldest two have asked me that question.  It has been quite … Continue reading

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Summer Vacation Rewind

Thanks to my mom, step-dad, and grandparents, our family was blessed with two vacations this summer.  In July, we went on a quick “bear hunt” in Pigeon Forge, TN, and at the end of August we spent a week soaking … Continue reading

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God Is The True Artist

The kids and I recently read the book I Am An Artist.  It is one of the books from Before Five In A Row (the curriculum that we are loving)!  The author of this book and the writer of this … Continue reading

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Sugar Cookie Success

For awhile now, I have been searching for a good sugar cookie recipe.  A recipe that compares to the break ‘n bake dough in the grocery store.  I know homemade is always best, but until today, I hadn’t found a … Continue reading

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Flat Stanley: What an Adventure!

Recently we teamed up with two sweet boys, Aidan and Noah and did a Flat Stanley project.   You can read more about Flat Stanley here:  http://www.flatstanley.com/books  Aidan and Noah made Flat Stanley and mailed him to us, and my kids … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday to a Very Special Lady!

My mother-in law, Wilma’s, birthday was yesterday, and I was glad that we got to spend the afternoon with her.  She is one of the most caring people I know.  She is always so willing to help us with the … Continue reading

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Unexpected Guests are the Best!!

Early this morning, I received a phone call from my Papaw whom I love dearly.  His calls are always uplifting and encouraging. But, today he didn’t talk but a few seconds before he told me that someone was at his … Continue reading

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

On Friday, my mom and I took Jacob and Jaden (the two oldest) to see The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at the Barter Theater while my mother-in-law watched James and Jayla (the two littlest ones) for me.  We … Continue reading

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